It has been a while since I have done a book review, but trust me, I have a few in the queue to share. I need another space just for books and periodicals. I am absolutely thrilled to see and read about all the fantastic projects currently en-vogue. Enter the Piecework Magazine. I subscribed to this several years ago and do not remember why I lost touch. I am sure that it was one of those past-times that got set aside due to life swirling around me. I recently re-subscribed and am so impressed with the content and photography. The term "Piecework'' was a familiar term among the older sewers in my family. In the evening my Grandmother would say that she would sit and listen to the radio while she did her Piecework. Nice memory. So, here is the magazine........
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Again, I must apologize, I am not a photographer. Those glare spots, particularly the glowing position of the ones on the back cover, do so detract, but after multiple shots, it did not improve. The quality of this magazine is superb. It is one of those that you hold on to forever as a reference piece. A few features in this issue include : " Berlin wool," a type of embroidery, Icelandic Wool, a beret to knit and the article that corresponds to the hat above, Ushki Wool. There is much more interesting history and how-to's. You can visit their web site for more information and free patterns.
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Gratuity Moment: a wonderful evening with old friends and rediscovering another "old friend" Piecework Magazine.
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Comments
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piece_work
My Grandmother loosely defined it as any needlework, quilting, knitting crochet, hardanger, whatever, where the the work is done in pieces or the multiple stages of the project create a whole. She also referenced the project being completed in little "pieces" of time. It is this definition that more or less means the most to me. Time certainly is the issue that sets the boundaries of my piecework. This magazine is really an encyclopedia of needle arts.